CVE-2024-25592: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Broken Link Checker: from n/a through 2.2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-25592) in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users. The affected product versions include all versions up to 2.2.3. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and user interaction. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to the plugin to trusted users with high privileges and avoid interacting with untrusted input. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-25592: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Broken Link Checker: from n/a through 2.2.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-25592) in WPMU DEV Broken Link Checker involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users. The affected product versions include all versions up to 2.2.3. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and user interaction. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to the plugin to trusted users with high privileges and avoid interacting with untrusted input. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T13:14:19.664Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164b8cbff5d861047fdc3
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:00 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 11:52:13 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:25:50 AM
Views: 25
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